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Jeyuk Bok-keum / Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry Recipe

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Main Ingredients

• 1 kg thinly sliced pork (If sliced pork is hard to find, substitute with bacon)
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 2 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 3 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups chopped green cabbage
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1–2 hot peppers (optional, for extra spicy)

Sauce

• 6 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 2 or 3 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp cooking wine or mirin
• 3 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (very Canadian twist)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Black pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Step-by-Step Jeyuk Bok-keum

Step 1: Prep the Pork

Pat sliced pork dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Thin slices work best, but bacon can be a fun substitute. If using bacon, cook and drain first, and slightly reduce the sugar and maple syrup so it doesn’t get too sweet.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Make sure the gochujang is fully dissolved.

Step 3: Marinate

Combine the pork with the sauce, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4: Prep the Veggies

Slice onions, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Keep potatoes thin so they cook quickly.

Step 5: Cook the Pork

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork without extra oil. As it cooks, fat will render out.
Tip: For a lighter version, drain excess oil once the pork is mostly cooked, then continue cooking until slightly caramelized.

Step 6: Add the Vegetables

Start with potatoes and stir-fry 4–5 minutes. Add onions, carrots, cabbage, and hot peppers, cooking 4–5 more minutes until tender-crisp. Finish with green onions and a small drizzle of sesame oil if you like.

Step 7: Serve

Serve hot with steamed rice. Even better, wrap in lettuce or perilla leaves for extra flavor.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Serves 4 (Approx. 250g Pork per Person)
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Zayne’s Jeyuk Bok-keum is not a dish saved for special occasions, but a beloved everyday comfort dish in Korea, the kind of meal many people enjoy for a simple and satisfying lunch. With its savory and mildly spicy flavor, it is most often enjoyed with steamed rice, and it becomes even more delicious when wrapped in fresh lettuce or perilla leaves.

The ingredients are easy to find at most local grocery store, so I hope you feel inspired to try making it yourself.

Ma-sit-ge deu-se-yo!....Bon Appιtit!

 

 

 

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